chaiiwala.co.uk Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.3

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Looking at 75 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently praise the friendly and welcoming staff members who provide excellent service and create a cozy atmosphere in the dining areas. Consumers truly enjoy the delicious food options, highlighting wonderful breakfast menus, tasty teas, and beautifully served dishes that encourage them to return. Some reviewers were not happy with inconsistent food quality, mentioning instances of lukewarm or undercooked meals and long waiting times. A few people also felt that portion sizes were surprisingly small and noted occasional problems with underfilled drinks. People additionally expressed frustration regarding occasional unwelcoming staff attitudes.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Aberdeen Union Street - generally nice place to visit for something a little different, it's more like an Indian cafe that a restaurant but there's still a decent amount of the menu to choose from inc... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Chaiiwala Birmingham Airport Really disappointing, visited Sat 30/8 morning, airport not overly business. Ordered English-ish breakfast as looked lovely. What a surprise, food was hardly warm, to... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Went to the Chaiiwala Mellor Brook Blackburn and ordered two hot chocolate drinks-£3+ each along with other food items. The drinks were both warm and not hot and both the cups were slightly more than... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just went to Chaiiwala in Dudley and was served by a lovely young girl Rhea who was very professional and very polite. She bought our food to our table and was very attentive in ensuring that our orde... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Chaiwala Caldmore Walsall

Chaiwala Caldmore Walsall. Absolutely horrible experience. Filthy & dirty tables. The worker couldn’t be asked or bothered to clean the tables. She had to be asked to clean table even then did half a job and left all the crumbs on table and just picked up the dishes but did not wipe down table. On Other tables food was served whilst previous customers dishes were still at the table!!. Management at this branch have clearly not trained or prioritised cleanliness. I have lots of photos to share of every table with dirty dishes and no customers present not very welcoming to new guests.

18 July 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Chaiiwala Mellor Brook Blackburn

Ordered a roti today with bacon, omelette, cheese, and onion , and it took a long time to be made along with doughnuts.. I wish I hadn't have bothered , although the doughnuts were okay, nothing special the roti tasted like a small wrap of what can only be described as grease.. I won't be bothering trying the other things on the menu if they cant get the simplest of foods right. Horrible sorry.

18 July 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Chaiwala Luton hatters way

Poor food and service. I placed an order online using the app and on arrival still had to wait 15 mins to get my food. Food was cold and tasteless except the tea. Avoid at all costs

15 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amira a credit to Chaiiwala Walsall…

Title: Exceptional Service at Chaiiwala in Walsall: A Review of Amira's Outstanding Hospitality

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chaiiwala in Walsall, and I cannot speak highly enough of the exceptional service provided by the lovely Amira. From the moment I walked in, her warm and welcoming demeanor set the tone for a truly delightful dining experience.

Amira's impeccable service was evident in every aspect of my visit. Her friendly and attentive nature made me feel right at home, and her genuine smile brightened up the entire restaurant. She went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was nothing short of perfect, always ready to assist and eager to make sure that every need was met.

What truly stood out to me was Amira's willingness to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. Whether it was recommending the best items on the menu, accommodating special requests, or simply checking in to see if everything was to my liking, her dedication to providing top-notch service was truly commendable.

In a world where exceptional customer service is becoming increasingly rare, Amira's professionalism and genuine care for her customers are truly refreshing. Her passion for her work shines through in every interaction, making each visit to Chaiiwala a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Overall, I cannot recommend Amira's service at Chaiiwala in Walsall highly enough. Her outstanding hospitality, combined with the delicious food and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant, makes it a must-visit dining destination. Thank you, Amira, for your impeccable service and for always going above and beyond to ensure a fantastic dining experience.

3 July 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE - unprofessional workers

did not send the correct order and failed to send out the correct order after saying the would send it - waited 3 hours for it then they started to ignore my calls

2 July 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Chicken tikka pasty

Hi
I recently bought a chicken tikka masala pasty and was disappointed to find that there was no chicken tikka only a masala paste in the centre of the pasty. The staff did not resolve the issue they sell a pasty in Greg’s and you can eat succulent pieces of real chicken in their pasty.

20 June 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service

Hi,

I’ve been coming to this branch in slough for a while now, and I must say the customer service is absolutely spot on, there’s a special mention for Amal her smile and dedication is there to see and it’s a pleasure to be served by Amal.. thank you ☺️

4 June 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chaiwala Ladypool rd Birmingham

Myself and my husband enjoy breakfast out quite often. We have tried a number of the Chaiiwalas both West Midlands and in the north west. I must say the service, taste and quality of the Ladypool Rd branch beats the lot. We now only visit this location and the food is always on point! The staff are amazing and Iram in particular now recognises us and as always maintains the excellent service and lovely smile on arrival. Thank you Iram 😊 and keep up the great work.

9 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went to chaiwalla in Manchester…

Went to chaiwalla in Manchester levenshulme. Great customer service, and great food! The Desi breakfast was lovely, and the guy even gave me extra filling in the omelette free of charge. Grateful!

30 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited Chaiiwala based in Slough

I visited Chaiiwala based in Slough
I am very impressed with there services, foods and delivery.The employees of slough branch was very kind and well behaved with me and my sister.
I will definitely recommend all you guys to visit Slough branch.

28 May 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never coming again

Service was terrible. Staff were very rude and impolite. Long wait for food to arrive. I purchased doughnuts and they were made with too much oil and it was very noticeable that the oil had gone off. The doughnuts were disgusting and a complete waste of money. Never coming again. And all the drink items I purchased were made not as described and missed small details. An example could be when I ordered a pistachio pink chai and there were no pistachios in the chai! I even returned to the shop again and ordered the same thing and again there were no pistachios. Once they added them the overall taste of the chai was not too bad but could’ve been better. Definitely was not worth the price. Overall experience was terrible

27 May 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor customer service


I recently placed an order through the mobile app and, unfortunately, experienced several issues with the customer service. During my wait, no staff member checked on us or provided updates on the order status. Despite ordering two teas and a samosa chat, only one tea was delivered initially. The wait time was excessively long, and customers who arrived after us were served first. No apology was offered, and I had to repeatedly ask for the second tea. Additionally, no one came to our table to see if we needed anything else. Given this experience, I am reluctant to use this service again.

26 May 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Luton hatters way

No alternatives for lactose intolerant customers except one vegan chai which tastes of cardamon, disgusting. When I wanted a hot chocolate or another option with alternative milk they said no.the girl at the till said she would make me a hot chocolate with oat milk but the rude manager argued with her for a good 10 minutes because it wasn’t on the menu, even after she explained it was coz I was lactose intolerant. Luton hatters way manager is awful. Argues with his employees in front of customers. Definitely not good management skills. Not willing to help customers and charges extra for every small thing eg 20p for an additional paper cup as my 2 year old was crying to take his sisters drink. All I asked for was a cup so and he charged 20p even though he could see why I needed the cup.

11 May 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

visited Chaii Wala on Cheetham Hill, Manchester

visited Chaii Wala on Cheetham Hill, Bury Old Road, Manchester. I asked Iram behind the till if they offer discounts to NHS staff, to which she replied yes, and requested to see my ID, including the blue card and NHS staff card, which I provided. However, upon receiving the receipt, I noticed no discount had been applied. Politely, I brought this to her attention, and she admitted forgetting and promised to rectify it next time with a smile. Instead of apologizing or offering any gesture of goodwill, she began to argue with me. Shockingly, when I requested the manager's details, she directed me to the website, showing a lack of concern. This experience has left me completely disappointed with Chaii Wala.

12 May 2024
Unprompted review

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